Coilover adjustment question

Originally Posted by g96818 the shock piston will sit where it wants to sit. If you can compress the shock by hand, then toss it out and get a new

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Coilover adjustment question

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Originally Posted by g96818

the shock piston will sit where it wants to sit. If you can compress the shock by hand, then toss it out and get a new set...so yes, it is installed fully extended. Height adjustment is separate from the shock since you adjust the lower mount, not the spring preload.

Thank you, I have installed several sets of coilovers on different cars and always wondered about the shock piston length, but your right it does automatically extend, so that means it's not a measurement that matters, thanks for easing my mind

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